If it was mine, I would leave it alone and just get it running. You know, like my hydro Craftsman. I love old stuff in its original condition, because as they say they are only original once. Also because I don’t have to worry about it getting scratched by someone. My stepdad on the other hand, he doesn’t like old ratty things. He likes stuff to look good and restored, but original.
I like the well used look too....or maybe I am just too lazy to restore....lol
I think along the same lines too, Eric and Harry. It is probably laziness on my part too, but I could put a ton of hours and money into a restoration and lose money if I had to sell. They are my tools and I have always appreciated seeing them in their "work clothes", wearing the history behind them.
I don’t blame ya, I been restoring my tractor goin on 4 years now. Part of it is laziness especially since I’m on dialysis and get tired, part of it is other projects, and part of it is working when I was. I would like to have it done by this time next year, but who knows.
